Protesters march through downtown Pittsburgh after blocking intersection

Updated: Mar 11, 2019 - 11:00 PM

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Protesters march through downtown Pittsburgh after blocking intersection

PITTSBURGH - UPDATE - 6:15 p.m.: The protesters have continued their march down through downtown. They appear to be heading toward PPG Place, although it is unclear if they will stop or turn down another street.

UPDATE - 6:00 p.m.: The protesters have stopped to block a different intersection, this time at Wood Street and Grant Street.

Channel 11 will continue to monitor their activity throughout the evening.

UPDATE - 5:55 p.m.: The group of about 20 protesters is now marching north on Grant Street toward downtown. It is unclear what their destination is.

ORIGINAL STORY: Protesters who appear to be demonstrating in relation to the deadly police-involved shooting of Antwon Rose have gathered in downtown Pittsburgh and are blocking at least one intersection.

At least a dozen people appear to be in the area of Grant Street and Boulevard of the Allies.